Real numbers for Delaware — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.
✓ Filing fees verified against Delaware court records · Updated July 2026
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Calculate My Delaware Divorce Cost →The cost of divorce in Delaware ranges from roughly $3,000 for a simple uncontested case to $33,600 or more for a contested divorce that goes to trial. The single biggest factor is not the state — it is how much you and your spouse disagree.
Delaware has a 6-month separation requirement before filing, one of the stricter requirements nationally.
| Divorce Type | Low Estimate | Typical | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncontested, no children | $165 | $915 | $5,000 |
| Uncontested with children | $3,000 | $5,000 | $7,500 |
| Contested, no trial | $11,550 | $21,000 | $33,600 |
| Contested, goes to trial | $33,600 | $39,900 | $50,000+ |
| Savings going uncontested | Up to $16,000 per spouse | ||
The court filing fee in Delaware is paid when you submit your divorce petition to the court. This is a fixed, unavoidable cost regardless of whether your divorce is contested or uncontested.
Filing fee note: $165 statewide
| New Castle County (Wilmington) | $165 |
| Kent County | $165 |
| Sussex County | $165 |
Divorce attorney hourly rates in Delaware average $260 per hour.
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Open Delaware Calculator →Filing fees based on Delaware court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.